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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#974E81 — Plum
#974E81 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 318° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #974E81
- faf5f8
- ead6e4
- dab7cf
- ca98bb
- ba79a7
- aa5a92
- 8d4878
- 6e395e
- 4f2943
- 301929
- 11090e
Color schemes using #974E81
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#974E81 FAQ
What color is #974E81?
#974E81 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 318 degrees, 32% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #974E81?
#974E81 is rgb(151, 78, 129) in RGB, hsl(318, 32%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 15%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #974E81?
White text on this background reaches 5.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.72:1.
What colors go well with #974E81?
Its direct complement is #4E9764. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D974E and #4E9789 gives you contrast without the vibration.